Product Information

Crompton 5W GU10 Spotlight LED

Introducing the cost and energy efficient, dimmable COB (chip on board) GU10 LED. Emitting over 450 lumens at an intensity comparable to a 65W filament equivalent, it consumes only 5W of power and is intended as a direct replacement for the inefficient, halogen GU10. Boasting an A++ energy rating and built to last an incredible 30,000 hours, we guarantee that this is about to become a best seller.

Famous British retailer Marks & Spencer plan to install LED lights in all of their food halls within the next 2 years.
After a trial of LED lighting in some of their stores they found that energy consumption was reduced by 20%.
Continue reading...

Megaman's LED PAR 30 dimming lamps have been chosen to replace the 75w lamps currently lighting Ripley's Believe it or Not! in London. This switch over is expected to save around £10,000 on energy a year.
Continue reading...

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Berlin, Germany is an exclusive 5 star hotel, where celebrities flock during Fashion Week. he 303 rooms (40 of which are suites) have been exquisitely designed by Peter Silling who took inspiration from the Prussian architect Schinkel.
When lowering energy costs and CO2...

The borough of Wigan is embarking on a £11 million project to refit 31,000 LED street lights over the next 3 years.
Wigan has 5,500 units in place currently and expects to be making savings of £1 million annually when all the lights are fitted.
Continue reading...

LED Bulbs for Businesses

Recently we’ve noticed an increase in the popularity of high quality LED lighting amongst our business customers. Longer light bulb life spans and a reduction in energy consumption are convincing business owners to make the switch to bulbs such as our GU10 LED.

Compared to a standard incandescent light bulb the initial price of LED bulbs may appear high. However, if we factor in the savings that will be made over the lifetime of the LED’s usage, it’s easy to see why making the switch is worthwhile. Continue reading →

How many Halogen bulbs does it take . . .

It is well documented that LED light bulbs have a long life span. But what about their Halogen counterparts? A standard Halogen bulb will only last for around 2000 hours. This is an important thing to remember when your next bulb blows and you are considering making a change to a more energy efficient style of lighting. Continue reading →

Dimmable Bulbs

The purpose of this blog is for information only and is not really intended to promote our products. With this in mind, this blog post has been written to explain the difficulties with dimming LED technology and why it has taken a while for us to stock dimmable GU10 LED bulbs on our website.

LED technology is an excellent source of lighting as it is very bright, stable and uses a very small amount of electricity. However, the problem with dimming LED bulbs stem from the very fact that they consume such a small amount of electricity compared to traditional incandescent light bulbs. Continue reading →

Beware of Cheap Bulbs

As LED lighting becomes more and more popular, more people than ever are enjoying the benefits of low cost LED lighting with reliable and long lasting LED light bulbs. However, some people are finding that the amazing specifications quoted by some companies online, really are too good to be true.

Many people make the mistake when buying products online of not taking the necessary precautions to ensure that the products they are buying, and the companies they are buying from are reputable. This can result in them being left with faulty products, no one to contact if something is wrong with their products, or products far below the quality that was stated online.

Light bulb voltages

While there are many different light bulb fittings and bases, perhaps the most important difference is the voltage they operate at. You’ll find information on the voltage of each of the LEDs in the detailed listings on the Simply LED website.

Buying and using LED bulbs

LED bulbs are the newest lighting technology, developed in recent years to provide white light for general lighting applications. Being a new technology, LED bulbs are still relatively expensive compared to the old incandescent bulbs. However, as LED bulbs use much less electricity and last much longer, you will save money. Now you can replace many of your standard bulbs with LED bulbs such as B22, MR16 and GU10 ranges.

Environmental benefits of LED bulbs

There are many environmental benefits to be gained from switching to LED bulbs. A wide range of LEDs are now available - from strip light LEDs to MR16 LEDs for kitchen spot lights – there is an LED bulb for you. Continue reading →

Sounding the death knell of the incandescent light bulb

Technological progress since the Industrial Revolution has seen a series of advances which 'kill off' an older generation of product or activity. On the high seas, steel ships replaced wooden ones, steam replaced sail, and oil replaced coal. In the home, flat screen TVs killed off CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) televisions, and broadband killed off dial-up. Continue reading →

How to choose your LED bulb

Like many products on the market, there are good LED bulbs and not so good ones. So as well as choosing the right bulb, you also need to choose a good bulb! Before you place your order, you need to do a bit of research.

There are LED bulbs for a range of lighting uses which include: GU10 LED for spotlights, B22 LED (a standard ‘twist and lock’ bulb) and strip light LEDs for ambient lighting.

To start with, you must have the fitting, voltage, light output and physical size information to ensure you get the right bulb. This can be a daunting task as there are so many variations. For example: Continue reading →

Before you buy your LED bulbs ...

You might want to consider these aspects first. But if you are unsure which LEDs are suitable for you, SimplyLED's experienced customer service team are available to offer you advice and guidance. Continue reading →

Dimmable bulbs - brightness

Dimmable bulbs brightness vs. non-dimmable bulbs

Q. Are the dimmable bulbs the same brightness on full as the non-dimmable bulbs? Continue reading →

Recycling old and unwanted incandescent and CFL light bulbs

When you replace your old incandescent and CFL light bulbs with energy-saving LEDs, it is important you dispose of them carefully. Continue reading →

How to use LED Light bulbs to make a room look bigger

If your home has small rooms, you can make it look larger by creating an illusion of space. Mirrors, light coloured walls, and a clutter-free look can help add size to a small space. Continue reading →

Health benefits of LED Light Bulbs

When thinking about what lights bulbs to buy, LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting is the best choice for a number of reasons. Continue reading →

Why putting LEDs and Incandescent bulbs on the same circuit is not recommended

LEDs are now the light of choice in many households, and with good reason. More cost-effective than incandescents, they’re also kinder to the planet, using far less energy while giving superior brightness. But as long as people still possess traditional light bulbs, there will always be a temptation to combine LEDs and incandescent bulbs on the same circuit. While this is technically possible, it is ill-advised for a number of reasons. Continue reading →

The light ‘bulb’ revolution

Have you ever wondered how the traditional incandescent light bulb got its distinctive shape? The sphere surrounding the filament allows light to be distributed evenly in all directions, while the neck contains an opening for mounting and electrical connection. The design is still going strong after more than a century – quite literally in the case of the world’s oldest light bulb. Continue reading →

LED Spotlights and their many uses!

LED spotlights have many uses. Their bright crisp light and low energy consumption makes them the perfect choice for almost any situation. Take a look at these ideas below to see what you could do with an LED spotlight!Continue reading →

Dimmable bulbs & normal light switches

Q. Can SimplyLED's dimmable bulbs be used with normal light switches as well as dimmer switches? Continue reading →

Although you might groan at the thought of European Union (EU) law, stay with us. The EU has passed rules to ensure you can buy good quality LED spotlights when you want to replace less efficient halogen bulbs. The
Energy related Products (ErP) directive is effective from 1st September 2013. The purpose of these rules is to protect your interests as a consumer. Continue reading →

Which? Has Given The Integral LED 5.3W GU10 Lamp A Best Buy (Spotlights) Award - June 2014

After rigorous testing against many of the big name brands, Which? has awarded a Best Buy (Spotlights) June 2014 to the Integral-LED 5.3W GU10 LED Lamp (Warm White).

Upgrade your spotlights with confidence. The Integral GU10 LED spotlight is a perfect replacement for inefficient 50W Halogen bulbs -- reducing electricity bills by up to 85% instantly. Save £6.85/ €9.79 per bulb, per year on energy -- with a fast pay back of less than a year.

Read the Which? LED Spotlight review here (subscription required) and check out the video below